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AB 2543: Emergency preparedness: fuel and transportation resources: assessment.
What AB 2543 does, verified August 25, 2026
<p>The bill requires the California Office of Emergency Services, in consultation with the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety, to identify direct current fast charging station sites crucial during emergencies by July 1, 2027. It mandates these operators to submit emergency management plans considering backup power options by January 1, 2028. Additionally, it requires electrical corporations to include electric vehicle charging stations in their annual reports and emergency response plans.</p>
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Last action: In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. (2026-08-24)Alert me
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| Aug. 24, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 31. Noes 2.). |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 1.) (August 13). |
| Aug. 03, 2026 | In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file. |